SPN 307 - Spanish for the Community:Interpreting

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

With a rapidly growing Latino and Hispanic immigrant population, the Lehigh Valley offers Spanish students a unique opportunity to hone their language skills and cultural understanding. This class blends oncampus preparation and reflection with communitybased practical experience, investigation, and exploration. This servicelearning course incorporates collaborative projects with organizations working closely with Spanishspeaking clients. To complement the community component, weekly classes will provide a solid introduction to local Hispanic/Latino culture and concerns as well as the basic theories and methodologies of oral interpretation. Offered every year during the fall semester. Students should expect to commit about 5 hours per week to the community servicelearning component of this course. Prerequisite: One 400level course in Spanish or approval of instructor

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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